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🌟 MAKING WRESTLING MAJESTIC AGAIN, ONE MATCH AT A TIME! 🌟
Folks, tonight is something special, something SENSATIONAL in the world of wrestling. It's NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2023, and we've got a tag team clash that's gonna be UNBELIEVABLE! 🤼‍♂️🇯🇵
Just 5 Guys, Sanada and Yuya Uemura, are facing off against Los Ingobernables de Japon, Tetsuya Naito, and Hiromu Takahashi. These are some of the best in the business, and you can bet it's gonna be CLASSY!
Now, we're here to have a little debate, folks. Should we cover the show? Do you want to see our podcast and YouTube channel diving into this event? Let me know in the comments, and we'll make it happen. We're here to be controversial, we're here to be combative, and we're here to give you the most serious and in-depth analysis you've ever seen. It's gonna be tremendous, believe me! 💪🎙️
So, share your thoughts, let us know, and let's keep MAKING WRESTLING MAJESTIC AGAIN! 🇺🇸🇯🇵
#NJPW #FightingSpiritUnleashed #Just5Guys #LosIngobernablesdeJapon #Wrestling
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fly-pow-bye · 4 years
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DuckTales 2017 - “The Rumble for Ragnarok!”
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Story by: Francisco Angones, Madison Bateman, Colleen Evanson, Christian Magalhaes, Ben Siemon, Bob Snow
Written by: Bob Snow
Storyboard by: Vince Aparo, Kristen Gish, Victoria Harris
Directed by: Tanner Johnson
The Fly says...
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In Norse mythology, there’s this cosmically giant snake named Jörmungandr that encircles the Earth, constantly eating its own tail. It is told that Jörmungandr releasing its tail from its maw would begin a series of events known as Ragnarok. To make a long story short, it's the end of the world, though someone does insert a coin to try it again.
In the world of DuckTales 2017, this tail releasing happens every ten years, according to one of Scrooge’s epic speeches, and it's an epic speech he is well qualified for, as it's because of his ability to defeat Jörmungandr that the world hasn't ended yet. Huey has many science-based questions about this, because the kids wouldn’t get that the joke is that this mythological beast doesn’t exactly follow the rules of physics if he didn’t say “science-based.” Huey is going to be our designated plot hole revealer of the episode.
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This story is being told to Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Webby, as even he knows that he would eventually have to pass the torch. Who it could be: could it be Webby, Huey, or Louie? Dewey asks if him getting left out means Scrooge is saving the best for last, and Scrooge just says yes in a manner that doesn't exactly convey confidence. Huey, the aforementioned plot hole revealer, asks why Donald or his mom couldn't have that torch.
Scrooge: I don't trust Donald and Della to cooperate on a jigsaw puzzle, much less the fate of the universe.
Yeah, because the boys have never fought against each other, ever. The real excuse is that they'd rather have a plot with these relatable youths. It's a shame; I would have loved to see Donald or Della do their trademark fighting styles against these mythological beasts. Yes, these kids would be far more likely to learn a lesson in the end, especially our designated lesson learner Dewey, but maybe Donald and Della could learn to cooperate, too. Alas, they never appear.
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They fly to Valhalla, courtesy of Launchpad flying into a rainbow. Valhalla: so majestic, even Launchpad couldn’t crash in it as he makes a decent landing right in front of the building. I almost didn't notice that oddity.
Scrooge is ready to fight that giant snake, currently the size of the entire planet, as even the other kids have their jaws agape that Scrooge could remotely tickle him, never mind harm him. But don't worry, Huey’s question on how that could happen is explained: when Jörmungandr unleashes his tail from his mighty maw, he transforms into a duck-sized snake man-beast. Now it makes perfect sense, or at least that’s what Huey sarcastically says.
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Passing by people wearing "Scrooge vs. Jörmungandr" t-shirts, they open the door to reveal the arena this fight is going to take place in, with pyrotechnics, a roped ring, and a bunch of fans rhythmically chanting. Huey finds this kind of arena quite familiar, and Launchpad is so giddy about what this will entail, he just has to say what this is.
Launchpad: Whoa! It's wrestling!
Audience: This is awe-some!
Launchpad: This is awe-some!
With Launchpad and the audience referencing the famous "this is awesome" chant, this episode reveals itself to be an episode about professional wrestling, which apparently ripped off these Valhalla battles according to Scrooge.
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From the amount of pro wrestling I watched, there's one thing I know for sure: fowls and pro wrestling probably shouldn't mix. Whether it be the Red Rooster and his "fanbase" of "Rooster Boosters", or the Gobbledy Gooker that popped out of an egg and spent quite a few minutes during a pay-per-view doing the Chicken Dance with the late Mean Gene. If there's anything that can heal the relationship between these kinds of animals and pro wrestling, it's a well-liked reboot of a classic Disney cartoon about ducks.
As Dewey gets excited by the chance of having all of his bones broken and have people love him for it, the giant ouroboros in the sky transmogrifies into The Rattlesnake himself.
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Well, okay, he's not a rattlesnake, and I'm sure most of Stone Cold Steve Austin's gimmick wouldn't fly on TV Y7 programming as he seems to be more like The Rock, but anyone could get the idea. It's Jörmungandr, the People's Champion and Chairman of the VWE. He's also said to be the beloved underdog, which does make sense considering the world hasn't ended in at least a millenium.
He begins this with a promo about how grateful he is to be in his arena, being cheered on by all the fallen warriors who died gloriously in battle, and he assures them that the rest of Earth will join them. The Rumble for Ragnarok 100: Maybe The 100th Times The Charm! They don't really say that subtitle. They do introduce his opponent, who, outside of this ring, is the beloved billionaire who has saved the world countless times.
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But nobody would ever cheer a billionaire babyface, as Scrooge's gimmick is the heel Millionaire Miser, a cross between The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster. Wrestling terms are used throughout the episode, and Launchpad does explain to the kids at home what "heel" and "babyface" means.
One term that doesn't come up is "kayfabe", the idea that these characters and their actions in the ring are portrayed as real, and that term could tie into one of the major plot points of this episode: that Dewey is completely offended that, in the ring, his uncle is seen as a bad guy. Granted, that term is more used to point out that pro wrestling is scripted, and this rumble is portrayed as completely legitimate. There's certainly no tired jokes about wrestling being fake.
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After a botch involving a giant money bag taking out the intended color commentator for this PPV, who was clearly the late Gorilla Monsoon as a penguin, the replacement. Huey Duck is a veteran sports commentator, having earned his Junior Woodchuck badge in it, though his experience as a pro wrestling color commentator seems to be slim to none. In contrast, Launchpad's knowledge of sports entertainment even manages to give him the foreknowledge of what's going to happen, as Huey points out as the plot hole revealer.
There's a lot of humor with Huey not knowing what is happening on stage and trying the best he could, while misnaming wrestling moves and generally getting everything wrong in the process. There was a particularly disastrous wrestling PPV called Heroes of Wrestling which had a similar problem with one of its commentators. Ugh, I don't want to be reminded of that one.
Launchpad announces that there will be three matches, all of them the heroes of Valhalla vs. the dreaded Millionaire Miser.
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Our first match is Strongbeard vs. The Millionaire Miser. As Strongbeard enters the ring, he decides to give one of the audience members one of his beard hairs, which has the ability to bestow his amazing strength. He's practically telling his opponent what he should do to defeat him. Wrestlers usually wait until they get in the ring before they do that.
As the audience chants his catchphrase, "fear the beard", and booes the Miser, Dewey tells his Uncle Scrooge that he shouldn't put up with this. Scrooge assures Dewey that he's just acting as the heel because it's the right thing to do, right before mocking the audience for not being the richest duck in the world like he is.
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Much like in an actual battle, the Millionaire Miser has to use his smarts, as muscle is something he doesn't exactly have. The Miser tries to take down Strongbeard with his trademark Unbreakable Penny Pincher Hold, or, as Huey calls it, a sedative neck massage, only to be punched by a Beard Fake-Out. Dewey protests this use of what he thinks is a bad guy tactic, only to have food thrown at him.
He may or may not have gotten that gigantic hint from before, as he reveals that he stole one of the hairs on Strongbeard's chinny-chin-chin, giving him the strength to pin Strongbeard clean, scoring a point for Team Earth pretty quickly. This loss happened almost as fast as when fan-favorite-and-also-bearded Daniel Bryan got pinned in 18 seconds by Sheamus at WrestleMania XXVIII, and it's revealed to be just as well liked as that match as the audience showers the arena with boos and empty popcorn tins.
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Dewey is not going to stand for this, and tries to convince the audience to stop cheering for a giant dragon man who wants to destroy the Earth, and start cheering for the billionaire that has prevented the destruction of the Earth multiple times. It's well established that this audience wants the Earth to be destroyed, as this event is literally for the Ragnarok, but his ignorance is a Dewey thing to do.
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That ignorance angers one audience member so much that he decides to throw a wooden chair at him, a reference to the classic chair shot done many, many times in pro wrestling. The Millionaire Miser does manage to save him from an unintentional injury, as much as the fans really wanted that to happen. Unfortunately, this causes a different injury: this breaks Scrooge's back, forcing him to see what his next generation can do. It is heartbreaking to see Scrooge actually having to use his cane in ways other than hopping on enemy's heads, that's for sure.
Thankfully, Jörmungandr, as the babyface of the company, decides to rebook the second match as a tag-team match and not instantly declare victory over the Earth. Even Webby claims this makes Jörmungandr such a good guy, though Dewey disagrees. Scrooge does come to the obvious conclusion that Webby should be one of the team members, but he knows that he couldn't choose Huey because he doesn't know anything about wrestling. As for Louie...
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He's too busy selling merchandise to the fans, somehow printing T-shirts of things that just happened. This is reminding me of another disaster, though not one related to wrestling, where a green person was selling T-shirts throughout the episode. Ugh, I don't want to be reminded of that one, either.
Scrooge suggests to himself that maybe Webby could tag-team with herself, but Dewey claims that he should fight. Scrooge tells him he's not ready, and Dewey ends up agreeing with that, giving up on the idea that Dewey Duck could be a champ...
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...but Champ Popular can be a champ! Using a gimmick not too far off from the persona in his own 90's school sitcom dreams, he knows he can win the fans over by offering them lollipops. Even the music goes silent after that suggestion, as if it was a movie trailer. He decides to let him go through with this anyway, cheering him on, but telling Webby to do the fighting. In Dewey's mind, he knows this gimmick will turn the boos into woos. He doesn't look anything like Ric Flair!
Unfortunately, his plans for popularity doesn't work, as the lollipops are interpreted to mean that he thinks the audience are suckers. Webby shows up...and she's just Webby. I get that the joke is that Webby is just being her cute usual self, but it's kind of disappointing considering a lot of this plot hinges on embracing a character. It's not that the plot isn't there, as she gets booed slightly less, but it doesn't get to her as much as it gets to Dewey. Pretty much all the focus is on Dewey, and I think anyone can guess what's going to happen with this match even if the opponent wasn't going to be the ruler of the underworld.
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Sure enough, Champ "Un" Popular and Webby has to fight Hecka, who is based on the Norse ruler of the underworld whose name is too similar to a word one couldn't say on Disney XD. What do you know, a reboot actually manages to do some research on Norse mythology besides "big dumb vikings". Hecka is joined by her pet wolf in both the myths and here, Fenrir, or "Fenny" as he's referred to on his dog bowl. This won't be the only "dog/wolf" joke in the episode.
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She's also clearly The Undertaker, even referencing his trademark get up spot after a failed attempt to knock him out with a elbow drop. With the Undertaker, that happens after his opponent knocks him down, but Dewey can't even get that far because all of that booing. Scrooge is on the sidelines trying to get him to "embrace the boos", but Dewey just can't seem to shake off his lack of popularity in the ring. Dewey is all about his popularity, something that was shown with the "Dewey Dew-Night" shorts and pretty much everywhere else, so it's easy to understand why that alone would cause him to shiver.
He tags in Webby, who ends up doing a far better job at embracing her inner heel by comparing her opponents unfavorably to the Greek mythological warriors. She even manages to pin Hecka before good ol' Fenny interrupts the pin. Dewey tries to get a "cheater" chant going, but that's completely legal even in a non-Valhalla-rules tag-team match. Surprised that doesn't come up at all in this episode, especially with what happens later.
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Webby does see Fenrir, and she tries to offer a belly rub. Get it, because while he's a mythological wolf, he's a still a dog! At first, it seems like that works, until Fenrir reveals that was just an act, and he throws her out of the ring.
As Webby slowly wakes up and tries to get back into the ring before this match ends in a countout, which is only implied, Dewey knows how to win. Unfortunately for Scrooge, he meant "win them over", as he tries to use his trusted lollipops to feed the puppy. Hey, it probably would have worked on Burger Beagle if he was still the glutton character he was in the original! Unfortunately, Fenrir is a non-walking and talking dog, and the audience calls him out for trying to feed candy to a dog. In those words; why would the Valhallans call him a dog?
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Webby does show up to pin Fenrir and knocks out Hecka in the process, giving Champ Popular ample time to give Team Earth 2-0 and end this episode far earlier than expected. Of course, that doesn't work, and Fenrir gets out of Webby's pin to pin Champ Popular for the win, making the score 1-1.
But wait, Dewey was never tagged back in, and Fenrir wasn't tagged in at all, so this isn't a legal pin either way. It's possible that Webby was also getting pinned by Hecka at the same time, and there's nothing that disproves this. However, it seems that DuckTales 2017 is unwilling to have Webby show any kind of weakness even if it's all Dewey's fault. Launchpad reassures the audience that the world isn't coming to an end...
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Jörmungandr: ...YET! (air guitars)
Deciding that Team Earth's lackluster performance is probably making his PPV not nearly as good as it should be, Jörmungandr rebooks the final match as well to be a battle royale, with just himself against all of the mortals of Team Earth. The rules are changed, too: people are eliminated if they fall outside of the ring, but one pinfall can also end the match for either team. This looks to be the third episode in a row that just turns into another giant fight scene with all of the beloved Disney Ducks, but it is separated a little.
While Webby distracts Jörmungandr with her own heel promo, Scrooge tries to give Dewey the pep talk. This unfortunately only ends with him implying that he's just not cut out for this, which only makes him feel worse. Gotta say, that's really Millionaire Miser of him, even if he's not wrong.
Back to the heel promo, Jörmungandr tells her he's not scared of Webby, and she adds that she isn't the one to be scared of.
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It's the Millionaire Miser's Maid, the Shield Maiden, and she's a stunt granny! Sorry, I had to reference that one obscure TV special when I had the chance. I even see that she put on a costume similar to Thor's, who was the one that fought Jörmungandr in the original myths! This is also a reference to an original episode, "Maid of the Myth", which also references Norse mythology. Probably not a coincidence.
I have no idea how she could even be here, nor is it really even brought up. Almost all the other plot holes were pointed out, why not this one? Well, there may be a slight explanation to that one, as our designated plot hole revealer decided to leave the announcer's table because of his failures.
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It's up to Louie this time to do his pep talk to both Dewey and Huey this time, and he's way more successful than Scrooge. He pretty much just gives up that t-shirt joke at this point in the episode just so he can fill this role. I guess they had to find someone, as everyone else was too busy either moping or fighting. Whatever, this comes just in time, as Jörmungandr's curb stomping of almost everyone around him is causing Valhalla to shake. Wait, I thought it was the Earth getting destroyed, not Valhalla!
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Back in the ring, we see that I was slightly wrong: they can show Webby getting defeated on screen alongside her granny! The Millionaire Miser shows up too, alongside an unexpected swerve: the competent announcer was actually Captain Crash, and he's here to fight Jörmungandr!
Launchpad didn't realize nobody liked this when Michael Cole did the same thing for far too long, and he gets taken out rather easily...alongside the Millionaire Miser. I was thinking Scrooge had a no jobbing clause even outside of the ring, but here we are. Who could possibly save us now? John Cena? ... actually, they don’t seem to make a reference to John Cena as far as I can tell.
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Well, we get the closest thing to John Cena even if he's way more like Bret Hart: Champ Popular, and this time it doesn’t matter if people boo him. In fact, he's knows he's so good, he shows it off in the most evil way possible: a bad joke followed by a high-five to signal that it was supposed to be funny! I do approve of the indirect bashing of the "fistbump in place of laugh track" trope!
So yes, it looks like Dewey has finally embraced his inner heel, and I'm sure Scrooge would be proud.
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Unfortunately, it's here where the episode loses me. The whole episode was building up to a lesson about that it okay to do the right thing even if it would lead to a lack of popularity. However...the crowd starts to see Jörmungandr as a heel all of a sudden? It seems like he’s not fighting with honor, but now people are starting to boo him in a snap!
It doesn't make sense; they were cheering for the end of the Earth, and they were totally fine when his fellow Team Valhalla members were beating up kids before. He was a jerk before this scene and people still loved him. Maybe he's more of a jerk now, or maybe they noticed Valhalla was also getting destroyed by the coming Ragnarok, but the ending just seems like a tacked on way to make Dewey look like the good guy even when he was supposed to be the bad guy.
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To make a long story short, the babyface and heel roles swap right in the middle of the match to the point where Dewey was able to borrow some of Strongbeard's impossible strength-giving beard. Why didn't Scrooge use that little hair he had in his part of this fight, which would have helped even if he had a broken back? Because Dewey wouldn't be able to learn his lesson that it's okay to do the right thing when people love you for it.
After the referee does what is clearly a fast count, as it seems like even he knows this episode has to be over in about a minute, Dewey is declared the champion, and he even gets awarded Jörmungandr's belt.
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But, in a shocking swerve, the Millionaire Miser takes the gold away from him, and Dewey and Scrooge get ready for an extra main event. Broken back be damned: Scrooge knows he can beat up a little kid! ...wait.
The episode ends like Rocky III, complete with a cheesy 80's song playing in this scene and in the credits. Why is a wrestling episode referencing a boxing movie? Well, Rocky III had that one scene where Rocky had to fight a wrestler named Thunderlips, played by Hulk Hogan, for charity, so I guess it's fitting?
How does it stack up?
There are some neat references to pro wrestling throughout the entire episode, and I do like the story's idea. The second match could have been directed better, the ending feels really tacked on, and leaving Donald Duck and Della Duck out of this felt like a cop out. I couldn't get into this one as much as some of the previous episodes.
While I wouldn't say this episode is bad, I'd say this is slightly less quality than Challenge of the Senior Woodchucks. This would make it the least best episode of Season 3 so far. If anything, that's a testament to how good this season has been so far, but that means this only gets a 3.
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Next, we have no idea, because the show's on hiatus again. However, I do have something for next week. In one week, I looked at the shorts. Next week, I look at some DuckTales 2017 commercials!
← Astro B.O.Y.D.! 🦆 The Commercials (Part 1?) →
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placetobenation · 6 years
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As many of you are aware, WWE Network is pretty packed with all sorts of content. And as you may also know, we here at Place to Be Nation love long term, in depth projects. So, as part of this initiative, members of the PTBN Staff are choosing programs at random and after watching each program, they will share their thoughts, notes and recommendations with our readers. So, settle in and enjoy this epic ride through wrestling history!
Clash Of The Champions I Run Time: 114 Minutes
Why Dave  Why???: As I was growing up down here in Australia, the only wrestling I was exposed to was the WWF. Then in 1988, I discovered “Pro Wrestling Illustrated”. The first issues I ever saw were the WrestleMania IV recaps, but the magazine was gushing all over the NWA Clash of Champions card. It was my first exposure to non-WWF wrestling. They said this was an amazing card that stomped all over the action at WrestleMania IV. When I finally got access to the WWE network, it was one of the first cards I sat and watched. The reason this was chosen for the adventure this week was that I was interested to how it held up after all these years, especially as the Place to Be Podcast is in the middle of reviewing 1988 WWF.
Best Segment
So I did some bad things…
Brian Bayless: This show was all about the matches as opposed to the “segments” but if I had to choose I guess the interaction between Jim Cornette and Ken Osmond (Eddie Haskell). It wasn’t great, but better than the interviews that took place on the show and Osmond was a good sport.
Jacob Williams: The chaos that ensued after the Midnight Express match was only rivaled by the match itself.
Calum McDougall: My segment of the night is everything that involved the Midnight Express vs. the Fantastics. You got the sense that these four men hated each other and James E. even got a good amount of licks in I felt the same as the crowd in the arena who were hot throughout, I loved it.
Dave Hall: Jim Cornette whipping the Fantastics. After a great match, we were treated to a post-match brawl, and Cornette whipping Bobby Fulton with a belt. It generated great heat, and added fuel to the fire of this feud after the “Dusty” Finish. Cornette played the part of the furious and crazed manager, while Eaton and Lane kept Rogers at bay. Simple but effective.
Best Match
Really? Us?
Brian Bayless: The Fantastics vs. Midnight Express for the U.S. Tag Team Titles packed an incredible amount of action in a little under ten minutes. The match started off with a wild brawl and the heat was maintained throughout. The finish was weak (somewhat of a theme tonight) but I guess that was how they wanted to keep this feud going.
Jacob Williams: As epic and important as Flair/Sting was, I have to give it to Midnight Express vs The Fantastics by a hair. It was just ten minutes of (total) nonstop action with insane crowd heat. Every single person involved, including Cornette, went full bore.
Calum McDougall: Will I honor one of my correct answers in the recent PTB500 Trivia Contest and pick Rotundo vs Garvin? In a word…no! Sting vs Flair is the best match on a fantastic show. Probably the most famous match of these their rivalry, it was a 45 minute draw that felt less than half that time. What can I say that hasn’t been said before? It was a star making performance that began Sting’s ascent into becoming the franchise of WCW. All the stars!
Dave Hall: With several strong contenders for match of the night, I went with the Midnights vs. the Fantastics. This match was non-stop action from the moment the teams got in the ring. It was fast-paced, great double team moves, outside the ring action, and a strong post-match angle. The “Dusty Finish” was not necessary, but it did not detract from the match.
Most Cringeworthy Moment
Cookookatchoo!
Brian Bayless: “Dr. Death” Steve Williams’ return interview from Japan was horrendous. He tripped all over his words while talking about challenging Ric Flair! Later on in the show when I saw Al Perez’s interview (Perez was not good on the stick and lacked charisma) with Gary Hart as his manager, it was clear that Hart should have been managing Williams and they should have made Williams heel.
Jacob Williams: Dr. Death stumbled through his promo. He kept pausing and skipping like he was malfunctioning.
Calum McDougall: Dr. Death’s interview with Bob Caudle was the most cringeworthy moment on this show – it was painful to watch and listen to. He said a lot of words but didn’t say anything of substance at all! Is he Dusty’s friend? Is he his enemy? I think he challenged Ric Flair but I’m not entirely sure. Why don’t you just use this time to reintroduce him by killing a jobber? You know, what he’s good at!
Dave Hall: After an amazing main event where Flair and Sting tore the house down, we were subjected to a “judges’ decision” in which non-wresting celebrities were used, and one of the “wrestling legends” voted for a draw. You have a judge there to make a decision when one is not achieved in the match. I thought this was really stupid and a waste of time.
Funniest Line/Moment
Any Questions?
Brian Bayless: “Get high on sports, not drugs.” – Bob Caudle’s deadpan delivery while reading off of the poster Nikita Koloff held up during his promo about teaming with Dusty Rhodes for the Crockett Cup.
Jacob Williams: In an incredible heel move, Cornette just blasts the ref with his racket on his way backstage.
Calum McDougall: With two play-by-play guys like Tony and Ross I was hard pressed to find anything that stood out, and I totally switched off when it came to the interviews by Caudle, so my quote of the night is one that I imagine that happened backstage. “I got a great idea baby! Tonight, the American Dream is tag teaming with the Road Warriors. So tonight, daddy, Dusty Rhodes will put on some face paint! For one night only, Dusty Rhodes will be Road Warrior Dream baby!”
Dave Hall: For me the funniest moment of the night was when, early in the event, the commentators were talking about the crowd at this NWA event, and the camera panned to a young fan cheering wildly. Clearly wearing a Jake “The Snake” Roberts t-shirt.
Highlights
The most important mustaches in the history of our sport.
Brian Bayless: The other Tag Team Title match was also a blast with Lex Luger & Barry Windham winning the titles. he main event of Ric Flair vs. Sting for the NWA World Heavyweight Title started off slow but built up well and ended up being a damn good match.
Jacob Williams: I loved the construction of the show. Aside from the lame opener, the show really built well and flowed into the huge main event. The two marquee tag matches were amazing. The crowd was nuclear and made nearly every match seem huge. There were a few slow spots in the main event, but the best moments are what wrestling is all about.
Calum McDougall: Straight out the traps in this show with Tony Schiavone’s majestic mustache, then we move straight to Randy Anderson’s permed mullet – if you meshed the two together you’d get Ross Gellar in a flashback episode of Friends. The post match of the TV Title match is outstanding too, with Precious being my MVP, she was absolutely fantastic. And finally, Dusty Rhodes’ face paint – I like when guys try to blend in with their partners, like Ahmed Johnson at WrestleMania 13 and Kurt Angle at TLC ’17.
Dave Hall: This was a strong card, with several really good matches. The NWA really put on a solid event to counter WrestleMania IV. The Main Event was a coming of age party for Sting, and Flair was at his in-ring best. The Tully/Arn vs Windham/Luger match was very good as well, with a good finish that really popped the crowd. As mentioned the Midnights vs Fantastics was an awesome fast-paced match. I even enjoyed the “unique rules” of the Garvin vs Rotunda match. While it was not a blow-away match, the one count rule made for interesting psychology, which both wrestlers and the commentators played up, and the “round” idea was different. I don’t know that I would want to see such a match again, but I enjoyed the unique way it was done.
Lowlights
Fuck this guy.
Brian Bayless:  Not much to complain about on this show but selling the main event as having judges make a decision in case of a draw then not even having two of the judges give a score while the tie-breaking judge scores it a draw makes you think why even have them to begin with?
Jacob Williams: The opener was very flat, especially compared to the energy of everything else on the show. Really the only lowlight, as I thought the barbed wire match was at least an interesting novelty that didn’t overstay its welcome.
Calum McDougall: Every. Single. Interview. They were all so dull, and I completely zoned out when they came on. The Barbed Wire six man was pretty bad too, whole lot of nothing. And Nikita Koloff with hair, that was a striking visual that I wasn’t expecting, some guys just should stay bald.
Dave Hall: For me the only in-ring lowlight was the Road Warriors/Dusty Rhodes match vs Powers of Pain/Ivan Koloff match. With all six in the ring at once, it looked more like a battle royal, and how can you have a barbed wire match and not use the wire? It looked like all six men were trying to avoid the edge of the ring, and finish as quick as they can. Total waste of time. The other lowlight was the use of “judges in the main event”, three of whom had no business “judging” a wrestling match. And then they could not even make a decision. This should never have been included. I would have just rather we end the match as they did, and then go off the air.
Wild Card BABY!!!
Wildcard!
Best Tidbit #1: At the time there were rumors of Jim Crockett Promotions taking over World Class Championship Wrestling and having Kevin & Kerry Von Erich debut on this show. – BB
Most Monotone: The personality vacuum that is Frances Crockett. Never has someone been on television that seemed less enthused about anything ever. – CM
PSA of the Night: Get high on sports, not drugs! Thanks, Nikita Koloff! – JW
Most Redundant: Jason Hervey and Ken Osmond who were brought in to be judges in the main event… and their opinions were never asked for nor taken into account when deciding the victor of the match. – CM
Who Edited This??: How can you have an interview with Jim Cornette hyping him and the Midnight Express AFTER their match is completed. This interview should have been before the match. This just seemed so out of place. – DH
Best Tidbit #2: According to the Warlord, Dusty Rhodes put him together with the Barbarian and Animal of the Road Warriors came up with the Powers of Pain name. – BB
Final Thoughts
Brian Bayless: After the WWF screwed with Crockett earlier in the year by running the Royal Rumble free on USA opposite of the Bunkhouse Stampede PPV, Crockett returned the favor and ran this opposite of WrestleMania IV. This show was so much better than the PPV and might have been the best free TV special in wrestling history. A show that breezed by and the crowd was pumped the entire night. An awesome offering that all fans should seek out. RATING: 9/10
Jacob Williams: If this had just a little bit more to offer in the early going (like a good opener) this might be 10/10. As it stands, it is still an amazing show with an incredible amount of greatness crammed into two hours that encapsulates why people still hold 80s NWA wrestling so near and dear. RATING: 9/10
Calum McDougall: This show is legendary for a reason. Three out of the five matches were outstanding and the other two could’ve been good had they not been hamstrung a bit by the gimmick. But this show is head and shoulders above WrestleMania IV and the 90 matches it went head to head with. It’s easy to say that this is a one match show, given how memorable Flair vs Sting is, but there’s much more to it than the time limit draw. I cant recommend this enough. RATING: 8/10
Dave Hall: A really good event, which still holds up today. Of the five matches, only one was not any good. Three of the other four matches were outstanding, and the Garvin vs Rotunda match was enjoyable. I can see why it got such praise back in 1988, and I think it still deserves lots of praise today. It could have used a couple of strong interviews to hype some of the matches for people who would have been tuning into NWA for the first time (especially from Flair and Sting), which drops the score a point in my opinion. RATING: 9/10
And we are out! Where will the Network Adventure travel to? Which Coliseum will be conquered next? Which of these assholes will quit the project in an indignant rage??? Find out in TWO WEEKS!
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Orlando Vacation Planning: 5 Picks Beyond The Parks
When you are planning an Orlando vacation, the first thing you'll probably think of is theme parks. Orlando is, after all, the theme park capital of the world.
In fact, over 60 million people head to Orlando each year to experience our magical lands made of fantasy.
But there's so much more to an Orlando vacation than just the theme parks. So many things to explore and experience. And more excuses to come back.
As if you need an excuse for another Orlando vacation!
If You're Planning an Orlando Vacation, Here's 5 Picks Beyond the Parks
Gatorland
Feel like getting in touch with your wild side? Want to experience a gator without risking life and limb? Then Gatorland is just the place for you.
Known as the "Alligator Capital of the World", Gatorland is the only place in the world where alligators have been successfully artificially inseminated.
As well as thousands of gator residents, there are also four extremely rare, white alligators at White Gator Swamp.
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There are gator shows, up close and personal encounters and behind the scenes tours. If you've taken enough brave pills, you can join in with Rookie Wrestling, or sit back and watch the pro's in action.
If you aren't too afraid of heights, you can fly on the Screemin' Gator Zip Line. Ride along 1200 feet of ziplines above the treetops. Glide over the Alligator Breeding Marsh while looking down at over 100 alligators below.
There are plenty of other animal and reptile encounters too and a petting area where the kiddos can check out lovable critters.
All in all, its great family fun for all ages.
Gatorland: 14501 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837 Web: Gatorland
WonderWorks
Have you ever wanted to see a real Tesla Coil, travel to Mars, try on an astronaut's EVA suit? How about going into battle with futuristic laser guns?
At WonderWorks Orlando you can do all that and more in a 35,000 square foot "amusement park for the mind."
This place is sure to amaze from the moment you arrive. You can't miss the colonial style mansion tossed upside down.
Once inside, you can visit six educational wonder zones. Did you want to be an astronaut when you were a kid? Are you disappointed the Space Shuttle program was shut down? WonderWorks resurrected the Space Shuttle Discovery just for you, and you get to land her!
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In the Natural Disasters Zone you can experience an earthquake, a hurricane and even learn about the Titanic.
Would you like to be a Jedi master and move things with your mind? Find out in the Physical Challenge Zone where you can play Mindball and test the power of your mind with bio-feedback technology.
You're sure to be fascinated at WonderWorks.
WonderWorks: Pointe Orlando, 9067 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 Web: WonderWorks Orlando
Discovery Cove
Swimming with dolphins is on many a bucket list. And it's one you can tick off at Discovery Cove in Orlando. Get up close and personal with these beautiful intelligent creatures during a 30 minute interactive adventure.
Discovery Cove is a one-of-a-kind all-inclusive day and the perfect way to top any Orlando vacation.
Feed beautiful birds in Explorers Aviary or snorkel up close to otters in Freshwater Oasis. Swim in a tropical river and explore an underwater cave.
We really loved our SeaVenture experience when we did it recently. Special dive helmets give you the unique experience of taking a stroll underwater. You'll come face to face with sharks. Divided by a 20 foot panoramic glass wall that is! You'll be able to touch sea creatures and walk through schools of fish as you make your way along the reef floor.
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And, in between adventures, enjoy unlimited food and drink, all included in the price. Soak up the sunshine as you take a break and relax in Serenity Bay. Swim with rays and discover hidden grottoes and caves in the Grand Reef. If you really want to unwind, ride the soothing current of Wind-Away River.
And you won't feel crowded at Discovery Cove. There's an attendance cap and Discovery Cove is large enough that you'll feel well away from the world.
And once your day at Discovery Cove is over, you receive free admission to Seaworld Orlando and Aquatica - SeaWorld's water park. You can also add-on Busch Gardens too.
Discovery Cove: 6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821 Web: Discovery Cove
Marsh Landing Adventures
Do you have a need for speed and thrills? Or are you more in love with nature? Take an airboat tour with Marsh Landing Adventures and you can do both.
It's Florida, what could be more natural than a trip through the headways of the Everglades?
The knowledgeable and experienced captains will give you the low down on all you need to know about the wildlife that call the marshland home. You'll see a wide variety of natural critters and birds and of course, gators.
The tours range from 60 minutes to give you an intro, to half day in-depth safaris. We recently took the 90 minute tour and were lucky to have Captain Scott as our guide. As a local Osceola resident for over 25 years, Captain Scott shared a wealth of local knowledge along with a good dose of dry humor.
We skimmed across the water through the wilderness and gators territory. Bird and wildlife was in abundance and we even spotted an American Bald Eagle. Majestic!
The airboats are 6 seaters so you never feel overcrowded. We loved it and can't wait to do it again!
Marsh Landing Adventures: 2830 Neptune Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744, USA Web: Marsh Landing Adventures
Wekiwa Springs State Park
If you want a day away from the crowds while you experience real Florida, take a trip to Wekiwa Springs State Park.
At the headwaters of the Wekiva River, the park offers access to thirteen miles of trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. You can rent bicycles for the trails or canoes, kayaks and paddleboards to meander along 16 miles of waterways.
Want to cool off? A dip in the crystal clear waters on a hot day is perfect. The spring pumps out over 40 million gallons of fresh water each day. Take water tubes, snorkels and goggles with you, or you can purchase them at the concession.
If you're feeling energetic, you can take the 13 mile jogging and hiking trail. There are shorter trails too.
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The unique ecosystem makes it perfect for a rare variety of wildlife to call this preserve home. Keep a look out for wild turkey, tortoise and white-tailed deer. If you navigate the waterways, you'll see alligators, turtles and otters as well as a huge variety of plant life.
The park can get busy during peak dates, so try to get there before 11am if you're visiting during busy Holidays. Weekends can fill to capacity by 10am, so go midweek. During quieter times of the year, the park will seem deserted.
Wekiwa Springs State Park: 1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, FL 32712 Web: Wekiwa Springs State Park
Enjoy Planning Your Orlando Vacation!
Of course, these 5 picks beyond the parks only show a snippet of what's on offer. The Orlando attractions really are endless. All the more reason to come back again.
And again. And again!
If you are looking for a place to stay while you adventure down here in the Orlando area, check out our three beautiful vacation homes.
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🌟 MAKING WRESTLING MAJESTIC AGAIN! 🌟
Ladies and gentlemen, today was something BIG in the world of wrestling. It was NJPW Power Struggle 2023, and we've got a match that's gonna be absolutely TREMENDOUS! 🤼🔥
Just 5 Guys, with Sanada and Yuya Uemura, squared off against the unstoppable Los Ingobernables de Japon, featuring the one and only Tetsuya Naito and the rising star Yota Tsuji. This was a battle of epic proportions, believe me!
But here's what I need from you, folks: Should we cover the show? I want to hear from you! Our podcast and YouTube channel are ready to dive into the action, be controversial, be combative, and give you the most serious and in-depth analysis you've ever seen. We're the best at it, just like me at everything else! 💪🎙️
So, let me know your thoughts, and let's keep MAKING WRESTLING MAJESTIC AGAIN! It's gonna be the best, no doubt!
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🌟 MAKING WRESTLING MAJESTIC AGAIN! 🌟
Ladies and gentlemen, we've got a wrestling showdown that's gonna be absolutely TREMENDOUS tonight! It's NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2023, and there's a match for the Strong Women's Championship that's gonna be HUGE! 🤼‍♀️🇯🇵
Giulia is the champ, and she's going up against Hyan. These ladies mean business, and you can bet it's gonna be a classy battle in that squared circle!
Now, here's the question, folks: Should we cover the show? I want to hear from you in the comments! Our podcast and YouTube channel are ready to dive into the action, be controversial, be combative, and deliver the most serious and in-depth analysis you've ever seen. We're the best at it, just like me at everything else! 💪🎙️
So, let me know your thoughts and let's keep MAKING WRESTLING MAJESTIC AGAIN! It's gonna be the best, believe me!
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🇺🇸🤼‍♂️ Big night for wrestling fans! 🤼‍♂️🇺🇸
Tonight, it's MLW Slaughtorhouse 2023, and we've got a matchup that's generating a lot of excitement! The legendary Minoru Suzuki is set to go head-to-head with the dominant Jacob Fatu. This match is gonna be intense, folks! 💥
But here's the question: should we cover this show? 🤔
Your opinion matters! Let us know in the comments if you want us to bring you all the action from this epic showdown on Make Pro Wrestling Majestic Again. We're here to serve the fans, and we want to know what you want to see. 📺👊
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🎙️🤼‍♂️ FOLKS, tonight's a tremendous night for wrestling – Impact Wrestling Final Resolution 2023, and let me tell you, it's going to be a real resolution, just like when I resolved to make America great again. We've got a match that's going to be a winner – Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) against Josh Alexander and the one and only Zack Sabre Jr.
🏆 The Motor City Machine Guns are firing on all cylinders, but they've got a challenge ahead with Josh Alexander and Zack Sabre Jr. Now, that's what I call a tag team showdown – big league, folks.
🎙️ Now, the question is, should we cover this show on the podcast? I want to hear from you in the comments. We're all about controversy, we're all about combative discussions, just like a wrestling match should be.
😂 And speaking of discussions, check out our Tumblr account that parodies me. They've got the hair, the charisma, everything. It's tremendous, just like this match is going to be.
🎙️ Don't miss out on Impact Wrestling Final Resolution 2023. If you want us to cover it on the podcast, let us know in the comments. We're making wrestling discussions great again. #FinalResolution2023 #TagTeamShowdown #MotorCityMachineGunsvsAlexanderSabre #PodcastPoll #TrumpedUpWrestling #MakingWrestlingGreatAgain
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🎙️🤼‍♂️ TREMENDOUS WRESTLING ALERT! 🤼‍♀️🎙️
Folks, let me tell you, today's Stardom Nagoya Big Winter 2023 was something else, and I know something else – I'm the best at knowing something else. We had a colossal battle for the High Speed Championship, Mei Seira (c) vs. Thekla. Fasten your seatbelts, because it's gonna be high-speed, and I love speed – I'm a tremendous driver.
Now, people are asking, "Should we cover the show?" Well, let me tell you, covering this show is a tremendous idea. Mei Seira, the champion, is lightning fast – I like speed, and I like champions. But Thekla, she's got something too – I like someone who can take on a challenge.
So, I'm turning it over to YOU, the tremendous audience. Should we cover this tremendous event? I want your opinion, your voice. Comment below – let your voice be heard! 🗣️
And speaking of voices, don't forget to check out our fantastic Tumblr account that parodies yours truly, the one and only Donald Trump. It's tremendous – you won't believe how funny it is. Laughter is the best medicine, and I've got the best humor.
Let's make wrestling coverage great again, folks! Use these hashtags and spread the word: #WrestlingShowdown #StardomBigWinter #MeiVsThekla
Stay tuned for greatness! 🌟🇺🇸
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🎙️🤼‍♂️ TREMENDOUS WRESTLING ALERT! 🤼‍♀️🎙️
Folks, let me tell you, today's Stardom Nagoya Big Winter 2023 was something else, and I mean BIG league! 🌟 For the STRONG Women's Championship, we had Giulia (c) vs. AZM – two tremendous athletes, let me tell you, just tremendous.
Now, I've been asked, "Should we cover the show?" Well, let me tell you, covering this show is a no-brainer. We're talking about the best, the absolute best, in women's wrestling. These ladies are tough, they're strong, and they're winners – just like yours truly!
Giulia, the champion, is a winner. I know winners; I'm surrounded by winners. But AZM, she's got that spark, that fire. It's a clash of titans, folks, and we love a good clash.
So, I'm throwing it out to YOU, the tremendous audience. Should we cover this tremendous event? I want your opinion, your voice. Comment below – let your voice be heard! 🗣️
Let's make wrestling coverage majestic again, folks! Use these hashtags and spread the word: #WrestlingShowdown #StardomBigWinter #GiuliaVsAZM #Giulia #AZM #Stardom
Stay tuned for greatness! 🌟🇺🇸
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🎙️🤼‍♂️ FOLKS, gather 'round because we've got a Texas-sized showdown tonight at AEW Full Gear 2023 that's going to be absolutely tremendous. You know, I love Texas, and I love a good, old-fashioned Texas Death Match. It's going to be a battle, believe me.
💣 "Hangman" Adam Page is stepping into the ring against Swerve Strickland with Prince Nana in his corner. Now, that's what I call a match. Two tough guys, one tough state, and a death match that's going to be a winner. I love winners, and we're going to see a big league winner tonight.
🎙️ We're going to dissect every move, every twist and turn, on the podcast. It's going to be controversial, it's going to be combative, just the way I like it. We don't hold back, folks. We're making wrestling discussions great again.
🎙️ Don't miss out on AEW Full Gear 2023. We're covering it all, and it's going to be the best coverage, just like everything I do. #AEWFullGear #TexasDeathMatch #HangmanvsSwerve #PodcastGold #TrumpedUpWrestling #MakingWrestlingGreatAgain
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Folks, today is a day that's gonna go down in history - WWE's Crown Jewel 2023! And let me tell you, it's gonna be the GREATEST show ever. We've got Roman Reigns (c) defending his WWE Undisputed Universal Championship against the tremendous LA Knight. It's a match that's gonna shake the wrestling world, and you BETTER not miss it!
But you know what's even better? We've got you covered. Our podcast is diving headfirst into this epic event. We're gonna break it down, dissect every move, and stir the pot like nobody else can. We're gonna make this podcast GREAT again!
And for that added touch of humor, don't forget to check out our Trump parody Tumblr account. It's gonna have you laughing harder than a chokeslam! 😂
So, folks, let's make this post a MAIN EVENT! Share, like, comment, and tell your wrestling buddies! Together, we're gonna make wrestling great again and bring back the pizzazz to the squared circle! #WWE #CrownJewel2023 #Wrestling #Podcast #MPWMA #MakeProWrestlingMajesticAgain 🇺🇸👊🤣
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🔥 MAKING WRESTLING MAJESTIC AGAIN! 🔥
Ladies and gentlemen, tonight is a HUGE night in the world of wrestling. We're talking about Impact Wrestling Bound for Glory 2023, and there's a match you won't believe! It's for the Impact Knockouts World Tag Team Championship, and it's gonna be SPECTACULAR! 🏆👊
MK Ultra, with Killer Kelly and Masha Slamovich, they're holding those shiny belts, and they're going up against Deonna Purrazzo and Tasha Steelz. This is gonna be a tag team contest that's out of this world, believe me!
And, folks, our podcast and YouTube channel are all over it. We're here to be controversial, we're here to be combative, but most importantly, we're here to give you the most serious and in-depth analysis of this match. We're the best at what we do, just like me in everything else! 💪🎙️
Don't miss out on the action, click that link in the bio, and join us for the greatest wrestling coverage you'll ever see. It's gonna be a tremendous night, so stay tuned!
#ImpactWrestling #BoundForGlory #KnockoutsTagTeamChampionship #MKUltra #DeonnaPurrazzo #TashaSteelz #Wrestling
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🇺🇸🤼‍♂️ Big night for wrestling fans! 🤼‍♂️🇺🇸
Tonight, it's NJPW Royal Quest III, and we've got a six-man tag team match that's gonna be absolutely tremendous! The legendary Hiroshi Tanahashi, the fearless Eddie Kingston, and the rising star Michael Oku are teaming up to take on the formidable United Empire trio consisting of Henare, Jeff Cobb, and TJP. This match is bound to be an action-packed showdown, folks! 💥
But here's the question: should we cover this show? 🤔
Your opinion matters! Let us know in the comments if you want us to bring you all the action from this epic six-man tag team match on Make Pro Wrestling Majestic Again. We're here to serve the fans, and we value your input. 📺👊
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🇺🇸🤼‍♀️ Big day for wrestling fans! 🤼‍♀️🇺🇸
Today, we had the Stardom Nagoya Golden Fight 2023, and it was absolutely fantastic! In a UWF Rules match, we witnessed the fierce showdown between Syuri and Mina Shirakawa. This bout was unlike anything you've seen before, folks! 💥🏆
And guess what? We've got it all covered on Make Pro Wrestling Majestic Again! Don't miss out on the action. Tune in to witness the intensity of the UWF Rules match. 📺👊
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Today is/was NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku! For the Strong Openweight Tag Team Championship, Bullet Club War Dogs (Alex Coughlin and Gabe Kidd) (c) vs. Guerillas of Destiny (Hikuleo and El Phantasmo) (with Jado)! We will cover the show so don’t miss out!
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